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Gas Cylinder Found Washed Ashore at Trevone Bay

Published On: 29 March 2026Last Updated: 29 March 2026By
📷 Credit: HM Coastguard Padstow

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Mystery Cylinder Sparks Coastguard Call at Trevone Bay

HM Coastguard Padstow was called to Trevone Bay on the morning of Friday 27th March after reports of a gas cylinder washing ashore.

Early Morning Tasking

At 0848hrs, the team received a tasking to Trevone Beach following concerns about the object on the shoreline. Once on scene, team members located the item and identified it as a welding gas cylinder.

📷Credit: HM Coastguard Padstow

Assessed and Made Safe

Photos of the cylinder were sent to relevant HM Coastguard full-time officers for inspection. After reviewing the images, clearance was given for the team to move the cylinder to a safe location.

Cornwall Council was then contacted to arrange collection of the item.

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Team Stood Down

The incident was brought to a close at around 0930hrs, when the team was stood down.

📷Credit: HM Coastguard Padstow

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